Germany football star Thomas Muller wishes Virat Kohli for World Cup

Virat Kohli’s popularity is reaching unprecedented heights with each passing day. The India skipper, who is undoubtedly the most popular cricketer on the planet at the moment, has turned heads with his exploits on the field and off it. On the field, Kohli has left the fans awestruck with his remarkable game and off the field he has made everyone drool with his fashion sense. No surprises that the India star is one of the most marketable athletes in the world at the moment.

Well, the latest proof of Kohli’s popularity is the message he received from German football star Thomas Muller. The Bayern Munich striker, who helped Germany win the FIFA World Cup in 2014, himself took to Twitter to wish the India skipper. Wearing the famous blue jersey of the Indian team with a bat resting on his shoulder, Muller wished luck to all the participants of the World Cup before pointing out Kohli for a message special message.

Thomas Muller pointed out how Kohli has supported the Germany’s football team and returned the favour, writing: “I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck & thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He’s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia #esmuellert”

Here’s his tweet

I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck & thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He`s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past ????✊???? #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia #esmuellert pic.twitter.com/hwS4apAlIE

— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) June 3, 2019

Kohli is indeed a fan of German football team. The India batting star had revealed his admiration for Germany before the Euro 2016 when he took to Twitter to post a picture of himself in Germany’s jersey. Later, Germany star Toni Kroos had praised Kohli and also sent a signed jersey for the cricketer.

Excited for #Euro16
I’m all in with Die Mannschaft for the Euros! Which team are you supporting? #FirstNeverFollows pic.twitter.com/iAGbAE1r4N

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 9, 2016

When Harry met Kohli:

Just around a week ago, another football superstar Harry Kane had met Kohli. The England and Tottenham Hotspur striker had traveled to Lord’s to have a chat with Kohli. Both Kane and Kohli had previously interacted on Twitter. Kane had posted a picture of the meeting on his Twitter account.

After a few tweets in the last couple of years good to finally meet @imVkohli. A great guy and a brilliant sportsman. ???? pic.twitter.com/vGEOs0gGlT

— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 24, 2019

Kohli, meanwhile, will be eyeing a solid start to the World Cup. India open their campaign against South Africa on June 5.